As a part of the new GRA certification standards, the Green Restaurant Association is excited to announce the launch of a completely new program. For the first time, the GRA is launching Green Badges. To earn badges, restaurants must implement the required environmental steps outlined in the GRA’s new badge section on dinegreen.com. The badges provide a great opportunity for restaurants to communicate their excellence in specific environmental categories to consumers and may be displayed through restaurants’ websites, signage, social media, and more. Once restaurants start to earn the green badges, consumers will be able to search for restaurants by these badges on the GRA website in order to find a dining experience that fits their needs. The following are the six new badges that allow restaurants to receive recognition for environmental excellence: